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| 2 Killed in 100 Car Pile Up.; Madison, WI | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 7 2008, 11:13 AM (450 Views) | |
| LadyMacca | Jan 7 2008, 11:13 AM Post #1 |
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2 Killed, More Than 100 Vehicles Pileup In Wis. MADISON, Wis. (AP) ¯ More than 100 cars were involved Sunday in a series of pileups that killed two people on a foggy five-mile stretch of highway just east of the city. The Wisconsin State Patrol shut down Interstate 90 in both directions, causing a traffic backup for miles. Flares lining the interstate's lanes cut through the fog as traffic crawled north of the accident sites. Visibility was about 100 yards. Squad cars and tow trucks streamed toward the accidents as law enforcement agents directed drivers off the interstate. The accidents happened on a stretch of eastbound Interstate 90 running south from the Badger Interchange with Interstate 94, Dane County sheriff's Lt. Dan Bolch said. Around 2:30 p.m., cars began braking when they hit a wall of fog near Interstate 90's intersection with U.S. Highway 12/18, Wisconsin State Patrol Lt. Laurie Steeber said. A semi-truck came up behind them and began plowing into vehicles, she said. One person was killed. A similar pileup happened three miles away when another group of vehicles on the interstate also began braking in fog, Steeber said. A second person was killed in that pileup. "One of my sergeants described it as a war scene," Steeber said. She said more than 100 vehicles were involved in the series of pileups, with two major crashes involving 25 and 26 vehicles. Some 50 people were taken to area hospitals, including three with life-threatening injuries, she said. The preliminary investigation shows that some motorists were traveling at least 70 mph -- above the 65 mph speed limit. Steeber said with the conditions, people should have slowed down. "When there's snow, there's ice, there's fog. The speed limit is too fast," Steeber said. She said it was too early to say whether any charges or citations would be filed. Erik Kispert, 23, and his brother, Isak Kispert, 16, of Valparaiso, Ind., were returning with Lizet Zuniga, 21, of Hammond, Ind., from a weekend of skiing at Rib Mountain in Wausau. Erik Kispert estimated he was going between 65 and 75 mph when he saw brake lights ahead in the fog. He said he stepped on the brakes but there was "absolutely nothing we can do." He rear-ended the car ahead. Then his vehicle was promptly hit from behind, sending it spinning. Isak Kispert suffered a gash to his scalp and Zuniga hurt her back. Fearing they would be hit again, the trio fled the car and headed into a field off the interstate. The fog blocked their view but they could hear more crashes. "It just sounded like a sickening, dull thud," Erik Kispert said. "We were terrified. Worst thing I've ever been a part of." Emergency officials bused them and about 150 others to the nearby Wingate Inn, where they could stay for the evening. Dozens of people filed in clutching their children and belongings as state patrol authorities interviewed them and took headcounts. Many wore tired and still-stunned looks on their faces. The Red Cross provided snacks and counseling Sunday night. Officials also set up an aid station in the hotel lobby for people who were injured. Sharon Hatch, 46, of Lodi, planned to stay at the hotel Sunday with her 12-year-old son John, and her 10-year-old daughter, Faith. The family was not hit in the accidents, but they saw pieces of cars littered the interstate and demolished vehicles sat in the ditches. Hatch said while driving she saw a semi trailer "just barreling through the ditch" on her left and to her right, another semi trailer began to crowd her in. Behind her, she said, was a 20-car pileup. The family got out of their car and went inside a charter bus behind them, where they watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and used the bathroom. Hatch said her children hoped they'd miss school on Monday because of the crashes, but Faith said, "there wasn't anything cool about it." "People were getting hurt all around us," she said. Ed Werner, 38, of Monona, said he was returning from Janesville and saw a Trailblazer on top of a Mustang. "I think people were going a little too fast. People were still passing us in the fog," said Werner, who was at the hotel Sunday night with his 12-year-old daughter Ashley. Jim Kriecha, 58, of St. Charles, Ill., told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that people were driving about 60 mph when they started slamming their brakes in the heavy fog. "People didn't slow down and just started to slam into everything," he said. His vehicle was hit three times -- from behind, on the side, and in front. His wife, Doretta Kriecha, 54, was taken to St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center after she struck her head. The couple had left early because of the weather to return from their cabin in Arkdale. "We thought we'd take our time and look what happens," Kriecha said. The Madison area was fogged in all day, with visibility of one-eighth of a mile or less when the pileup started, said Chris Franks, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sullivan. The snow on the ground combined with a warm wind from the south to create the fog, which was expected to linger through Monday morning, Franks said. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I just went to go watch TV and caught a glimpse of this story. My parents were on their way home from some Christmas Party and called me at 1:10pm. THEY WERE ON THAT f*cking ROAD .. I have not heard a thing. Please say a prayer, i'm about to call them and see if everything's OK, if their alive, or whatever. I haven't heard anything yet.. I would think if something happened, I would know. But sometimes that isn't the case. I'm absolutley freaking out. I cant' loose my parents not now.. |
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| FamousGroupie | Jan 7 2008, 11:21 AM Post #2 |
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Oh my God, Liz, I so hope they're safe and well. What a horrific thing to have to deal with. My prayers and good thoughts go out to you, mate. Take care, and let us know of any news. I think it's safe to say we're all here for you.
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| Dorfliedot | Jan 7 2008, 11:24 AM Post #3 |
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Liz, I am so, sorry. I am saying a prayer that they are safe. |
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| LadyMacca | Jan 7 2008, 11:27 AM Post #4 |
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Still calling.. nobodys picking up. I'm praying that they aren't picking up because their still sleeping. Or maybe they are at a hotel.. or stayed at a friends house. I don't knowt.. i'm just scared. Thanks clare..
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| Dorfliedot | Jan 7 2008, 11:29 AM Post #5 |
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What time is it right now? maybe, they at hotel sleeping. |
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| LadyMacca | Jan 7 2008, 11:52 AM Post #6 |
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5:50am. I just spoke with my brother, who called me about 5 minutes ago. We didn't speak for very long, but he told me to rest and he's gonna see what's going on and not to worry. HAH.. Not to worry?!! Our parents could be in that f*cking mess and i'm not supposed to worrry!! :angry: Whatever, I can't sleep. |
| -Liz | |
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| Aimee Wilbury | Jan 7 2008, 12:37 PM Post #7 |
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I hope they either aren't on the road,, or make it out with little or no injuries. |
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| iscreamer1 | Jan 7 2008, 01:01 PM Post #8 |
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Liz, our thoughts are with you, please keep us posted. |
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| Colin | Jan 7 2008, 01:26 PM Post #9 |
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I can't prey for them because I'm not religious, but I do hope your parents are safe and well.
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| Dorfliedot | Jan 7 2008, 01:42 PM Post #10 |
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Colin lets have bible study.. |
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| Jacaranda | Jan 7 2008, 04:07 PM Post #11 |
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Liz, I am hoping for the best and that your parents are fine. Please let us know when you find out. |
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| Rose | Jan 7 2008, 05:53 PM Post #12 |
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Liz, I hope everything turns out OK.
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| MaccasGirl | Jan 7 2008, 07:56 PM Post #13 |
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Liz, I hope you have had good news? I am getting concerned but am hoping that by now you have heard from your parents and they're alright.
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| Bag O' Nails | Jan 7 2008, 07:59 PM Post #14 |
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Prayers that they will be safe...... |
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| LadyMacca | Jan 7 2008, 09:03 PM Post #15 |
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Well I just received a call from my dad. They are OK. They didn't start on the road till much earlier, so they missed it entirely. However, if they had started home earlier, mom says they probably wouldn't be here right now. Thank you all for your prayers ..and thoughts. |
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| DCBeatle64 | Jan 7 2008, 09:41 PM Post #16 |
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Bloody hell,my cousin was just flying back there on Sunday, thats mental Glad your folks are alright though |
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| Bag O' Nails | Jan 7 2008, 09:53 PM Post #17 |
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YAY! Thank God!!!
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| Dorfliedot | Jan 7 2008, 10:00 PM Post #18 |
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liz, I am so, glad that your mom and dad are ok. I knew it was a possitive out come. |
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| Jacaranda | Jan 7 2008, 10:23 PM Post #19 |
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Liz, very glad to hear your parents are fine. Thanks for letting us know. |
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| Rose | Jan 7 2008, 10:37 PM Post #20 |
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Happy that everything is OK.
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| iscreamer1 | Jan 7 2008, 11:29 PM Post #21 |
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Phewwww, I was thinking about you all day at work. |
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| LadyMacca | Jan 7 2008, 11:30 PM Post #22 |
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Grrr I meant they started home later.. rather than earlier! Yeah i'm really happy that they are OK to. Again.. thanks for prayers and thoughts.. sorry to freak out like that there. |
| -Liz | |
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| tagandolfo | Jan 8 2008, 12:52 AM Post #23 |
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What good news Liz. Take a deep breath! |
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| maccascruff | Jan 8 2008, 02:08 AM Post #24 |
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Great news, Liz. Stuff like that is so scary. |
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